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Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest crewed journey from Earth, and every single computer chip worked perfectly. The successful 10-day Artemis II mission proves we're ready for the next era of space exploration.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest journey in over 50 years, traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth. Their safe return marks a major milestone in NASA's mission to explore deep space.
Four astronauts just traveled farther from Earth than anyone in 50 years, and precision technology from a New York company kept them alive every moment of the journey. The Artemis II crew returned safely after breaking distance records, thanks to life support systems that performed flawlessly across 252,000 miles of deep space.
Surgeons at Singapore General Hospital are using aerospace engineering technology to revolutionize shoulder replacements, predicting exactly how implants will perform before surgery even begins. Former coach Eric Low, 67, walked out pain-free after benefiting from the innovation.
Four astronauts just launched on a record-breaking mission to travel farther from Earth than any humans in history, powered by precision technology from a New York company. NASA's Artemis II represents a giant leap toward returning humans to the Moon.
NASA's X-59 aircraft just completed its second test flight, proving supersonic travel can happen without the boom. The breakthrough could slash flight times across America while keeping neighborhoods peaceful.
After 50 years of silence, supersonic flight over America just got a major step closer. NASA's revolutionary X-59 aircraft completed its first flight, proving planes can break the sound barrier without the deafening boom.
Just months after a devastating launchpad fire destroyed their rocket, German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has delivered new stages to Scotland for a summer liftoff. Their comeback story shows how European space companies are pushing forward despite setbacks.
NASA and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management just launched NASA Force, a new talent pipeline bringing America's best engineers and technologists directly into the space program. If you've ever dreamed of working on moon missions or Mars exploration, your path just got clearer.
After two unsuccessful attempts, Space One is launching its Kairos rocket today, aiming to deliver five satellites to orbit. The Tokyo startup dreams of launching 30 missions per year by the 2030s.
A United Launch Alliance rocket completed its mission flawlessly Thursday morning, even after one of its boosters developed a visible problem just 20 seconds after liftoff. The successful launch proves the spacecraft's resilience and marks another win for America's space capabilities.
An aerospace company just revealed a revolutionary double-decker aircraft that could transform air travel while slashing fuel consumption by nearly a third. The innovative blended-wing design might finally make flying both cheaper and cleaner.
A European defense startup just hit hypersonic speeds in its first test flight, going from design to launch in just nine months. The privately funded achievement could reshape how quickly new aerospace technology reaches the skies.
A California company just hit unicorn status with technology that makes flying helicopters as simple as swiping a phone screen. The innovation could save lives by automating the most dangerous parts of flight.
SpaceX just set a new speed record for national security launches, getting a critical GPS satellite from delivery to orbit in just 41 days. The ninth advanced navigation satellite now helps protect positioning systems from interference while honoring a fallen Challenger hero.
NASA just added two retired F-15 fighter jets to help test a revolutionary aircraft that breaks the sound barrier without ear-splitting sonic booms. If successful, the X-59 could cut cross-country flight times in half.
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Scientists have discovered that earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms from falling space debris, helping predict where dangerous objects will land. The breakthrough could prevent weeks-long searches for toxic spacecraft fragments.
Scientists just discovered that astronauts can 3D print metal tools on Mars using the planet's carbon dioxide atmosphere instead of expensive imported gases. This game-changing discovery could save millions and bring permanent Mars settlements one step closer to reality.